The Collett School Classroom

Location: Hertfordshire

Form of Contract: Commercial

Pupils at The Collett School can now enjoy a truly unique and magical learning space with the addition of a treehouse classroom and library to their school. The two treehouses were unveiled at the beginning of term as the school’s first outdoor leaning facility, offering children an exciting mix of imaginative design and sweeping views over the grounds.

A classroom that gives a unique educational experience…

The Collett School take great pride in being a happy and encouraging environment where children with complex learning difficulties can learn and develop on an individual level. The two treehouses, complete with raised decks and connected by rope bridges, provide an exciting school experience like no other, with pupils looking forward to their lessons in the treetops.

Learning on a new level…

Traditional Blue Forest curves, natural materials and cedar shingles were all incorporated into the design, providing a new and inspirational environment for the children to engage with. Simple play features such as a slide and climbing net help to encourage children’s sensory, physical and social development in a fun and stimulating way. Enclosed around the bases of two mature trees, the treehouses help the pupils to interact with and explore the natural world around them. Nothing is more magical than having childhood memories of a treehouse and as these children grow up they will certainly be able to look back on their school years and remember clambering over the rope bridges and watching the wildlife with friends.

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Imagination, creativity and adventure play were the inspiration behind the design and development of Thomas’s Battersea School Playground, creating a wonderfully unique outdoor environment fit for a Prince!

If my grandchildren are anything to go by, the Tree House and Adventure Playground will be top of everyone's must visit list this summer.

Lord Rosse, Owner Birr Castle, Ireland

The children and parents are talking about it, because it is different and the building has made the 'statement' that I hoped that it would.

Michael Wilson, Headmaster, Cranleigh School, Surrey

It is so beautifully constructed, the moment the doors are opened and that lovely wood smell emanates from inside is delicious.

Brigitte & Martin Skan, Hampshire, UK

The Blue Forest team are very easy to work with, they are professional and friendly and quickly understand what the project requirements are.

Rob Holgate, Managing Director , Vectis Ventures

In regard to work ethic, Blue Forest are top class. They get the job done without excuses.

Tobyn Thomas, Principal Thomas’s London Day Schools

The tree house is fantastic and is everything we were hoping it would be. It fits into the landscape perfectly. The design and finish has perfectly translated the brief and vision. We love it!

Nick Tappin, Bursar, Hazelwood School, Surrey, UK

I cannot fault anything. The team were a total delight and their workmanship and professionalism were first class. We are thrilled with the result!

Natasha Kaplinsky, Sussex, UK

We are very pleased with the design and realisation of the tree house, which is even more beautiful than we thought it might be.

Mr & Mrs Black, Oxfordshire, UK

It was thrilling to see the vast slide tower now complete and the Giant Nest looking majestic and imposing! The new bridge over the Giant Nest gives a scale of immense grandeur which is wonderful.

Deb Jordan, Owner of Pensthorpe Wildlife & Gardens

We always wanted the tree house design to be inspirational and sustainable and an education in itself. Now we have the reality, it is more amazing than we could have imagined!

David Bridges, Director, Countryside Education Trust

This revolutionary design will accommodate the activities of children all around the country.

Lord Montagu of Beaulieu

We are delighted that so many people will be able to experience the wonders of the National Park in and around this amazing building.

Nigel Matthews, The New Forest National Park Authority’s Head of Visitor Services

It is far too nice for the kids, I'm thinking about moving in myself!

Mr A Staley, UK

If you want to get the kids out the house and playing in the great outdoors then there really is nothing better than a tree house.

Mr D Woodward, UK

We are extremely happy with the finished result, your design was brilliant!

Mr Williams, France

It was a great pleasure to be invited to officially open the Woodland Retreat. I hope that it brings significant benefits to the young people who will use it and that it will help them to regain confidence in themselves.

HRH the Duke of Gloucester The Kings Fund

The Blue Forest scheme was innovative from the outset and was particularly desirable because it was so unique and appealing to a number of markets.

Andrew Stembridge, Managing Director, Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

The new Eco Classroom looks amazing, and I'm sure the school will get a lot of use out of it. The structure and steps appear very solid and the cladding helps it to blend in well with the surroundings.

Paula Downard, Landscape Architect, Hampshire County Council

If I closed my eyes and opened them, this is exactly what I had in my mind.

Michael T Wilson, Headmaster, Cranleigh Preparatory School

We are the very happy owners of a superb BlueForest tree house…

Mr & Mrs Petitgas, Private Client, London

Thanks to Peter for the trunk in Jordan's tree house. It's great and very much appreciated.

Hugo Mundy, Private Client, Ascot

Thank you so much, we are very happy with your work and it's a beautiful bridge.

Cliff Richard, an old mate of mine and a garden fanatic, saw one at the Chelsea Flower Show and told me it was just what I needed for my new place in Surrey.

Mr David Lloyd, Private Client, Surrey

Why should children have all the fun? There’s room in the branches for grown up adults…

Sonia Purnell, The Sunday Telegraph

It’s somewhere wonderful for us to hide away and get some peace.

Mr Subra, Private Client, Chichester

Best team of workers we have ever had, 100% professional, friendly & reliable. The treehouse is the envy of everyone, every last detail absolutely perfect.

Mrs Hills, Kent, UK

It was a big investment to make but the finished treehouse really feels like an investment and not an expense.

Mr Keeling, Hertfordshire, UK

I am very pleased with the treehouse and it looks great. It has been a pleasure to have the boys work on it, they are all very professional.

Mr Ross Cumbria, UK

The finished treehouse is amazing as it blends in with the whole woodland and is like stepping into another world.

Mrs Clayton, Cornwall, UK

I’d like to thank you all for all your hard work over the past 6 months. [The treehouse] looks great and we have a lot of happy children... mission accomplished.

Emma French, Sensatori Manager, UK

We are thrilled with Cherry Treehouse, and it is set to become an enchanting place of wonder, creativity, and reflection for generations of Feltonfleet children in the future. Blue Forest have delivered exactly what they promised, and more, and we are enormously grateful to them.

Philip Ward, Headmaster – Feltonfleet School, UK

It has proved so successful we are quite staggered by its popularity.

Martin Cummings, Amberley Castle Hotel, UK

From my team point of view I've found working with your company to be an easy, hassle free experience with an excellent end result and happy client. Can't say better than that! As opportunities arise I would be happy to use you again.

William Parker, Architect, Hampshire County Co, UK

This facility will enable classes to undertake fieldwork in the School grounds and will greatly enhance many aspects of the curriculum as well as providing a facility for use by local schools.